Korean

오랫동안

오랫동안
Meaning: for a long time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

We have worked together for a long time.
재난에 대비하여 오랫동안 보관할 수 있는 식물을 준비했다.
Prepared food that can be stored for a long time in preparation for a disaster.
우리는 그 문제에 대해 오랫동안 논했다.
We discussed that problem for a long time.
두 나라는 오랫동안 서로를 적대해 왔다.
The two countries have been hostile to each other for a long time.
오랫동안 키운 강아지와 정들어서 헤어지기가 너무 힘들다.
I've become so attached to the puppy I've raised for a long time that it's hard to part ways.
그는 산속에서 오랫동안 수행을 쌓았다.
He built up his spiritual practice in the mountains for a long time.
그는 오랫동안 병원에 갇혀 있어서 바깥세상을 그리워했다.
Having been trapped in the hospital for a long time, he longed for the outside world.
드디어 오랫동안 기다려 온 소설이 완결되었다.
Finally, the novel I've been waiting for a long time was completed.
오랫동안 정좌를 하고 앉아 있었더니 다리가 찌릿찌릿 저려 왔다.
My legs started to tingle because I had been sitting in a formal posture for so long.
오랫동안 외국에 머물던 그는 마침내 귀국을 결정했다.
He, who had been staying abroad for a long time, finally decided to return to his home country.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a duration that is considerably long.

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